Hamakua Marsh, 12/8/20

There were actually a lot of ducks, moor hens, stilts. roosters, hens, roosters and at least 3 herons.

However, Derek, Gary and myself had to wait for action and then I was not ready when it happened. This first photo is what we saw - ducks just there - I like that the water was clear enough to see their orange feet. I did not think you wanted to see a lot of ducks just hanging around.

Ever so often, they got into it.

This heron was flying back with twigs for its nest.

Decided to see if I could find more action. Gary had noticed the bees, going into these flowers.

Later, we went to Koko Crater Botanical. I wanted to see the 10 petal plumeria. There were some but they were not intact - getting ready for winter.  Again, I was not having the best time with photos. Lol, this was my best. 

 Although I was not successful, it is always fun getting together. Thanks Derek and Gary.

Foster Botanical Garden, 12/7/20

Today, I brought my tri-pod. It was different for me because I actually took more time with the subjects since I was able to stabilize my camera. 

I never thought much about the Bird of Paradise. Wes has been noticing the stages of it and gave me some pointers. These two are not finished blooming.

 I can't wait to see what Wes, Derek and Milton S. captured because we all go our separate ways.

Will I bring my tri-pod next time I do macros? Yes!!!

Byodo-In Temple, 12/4/20

Kaneohe here we come. We first went to He`eia Kea Boat Harbor. This view includes Chinaman's Hat.

Now we are at Byodo-In Temple at the Valley of the Temples Memorial Park. This was Gary's first time.

The next 3 is about perspective. This Budha is actually small but I made it large based on how I took this photo.

Here is the actual size of this Buddha.

Gary is also trying to get a large image of this Buddha.

We had fun at this "Kane-Tsuki-Do" or bell house.

This is the "Tsuri-Dono" or Emperor's pavilion, a great place to meditate.

Now for the Byodo-In Temple. I just took snippets.

The Phoenix is a symbol of life in heavenly paradise

On the grounds was a cute gift shop but was semi closed because of this COVID-19 pandemic. There is a small opening where you can buy food for the birds and carps.

We drove further up to capture this view with the clouds. It is so pretty.

These egrets love when the grass gets cut because this lawn mower brings up critters that they like. There were at least 10 egrets.

Did we have fun? Yes!!!